TOP-5 studies on nutrients and orthomolecular medicine from 25.06.2026 - 02.07.2026
The impact of micronutrient powder enrichment on hemoglobin levels in infants in Nampula, Mozambique: a pragmatic clinical trial; Vitamin D for multiple sclerosis as adjunctive therapy: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials; Acceptability of micronutrient supplementation and nutrition education programs in schools and at home among adolescents in Mozambique; Five-year outcomes after single-anastomosis duodenoileal bypass (SADI) compared to biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS): a randomized clinical trial; Copper dysregulation in cardiometabolic diseases: copper deficiency versus cuproptosis.
5. The impact of micronutrient powder enrichment on hemoglobin levels in infants in Nampula, Mozambique: a pragmatic clinical trial.
About the study.
The study aimed to evaluate the impact of dietary enrichment with multi-component vitamin and mineral powders on hemoglobin levels in infants in Nampula, Mozambique. A total of 275 infants were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups.
Results.
The available abstract does not provide detailed results.
4. Vitamin D for multiple sclerosis as adjunctive therapy: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
About the study.
The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of adding vitamin D to standard therapy in patients with multiple sclerosis. The conducted network meta-analysis compared vitamin D with placebo and standard treatment.
Results.
The analysis of 32 RCTs showed that long-term use of vitamin D significantly reduces the risk of relapses (RR 0.80) and improves EDSS scores (MD -0.22). High doses of vitamin D demonstrated the greatest efficacy for EDSS (MD -0.28) and relapses (RR 0.76) compared to placebo. The safety of vitamin D was at a level with no significant differences in serious adverse events (RR 1.49).
3. Acceptability of micronutrient supplementation and nutrition education programs for adolescents in schools and at home in Mozambique.
About the study.
The study aimed to evaluate the acceptability of a multi-component micronutrient supplement (MMS) and iron-folic acid supplement (IFAS) among adolescents in Mozambique. Reactions to a contextualized nutrition program implemented through school clubs were also assessed.
Results.
IFAS was significantly more acceptable than MMS in terms of smell, and some participants found the weekly IFAS regimen less burdensome than the daily MMS. Participants in both groups reported increased energy, improved appetite, and relief from menstrual symptoms. Positive feedback on the nutrition program and teachers' performance was received in both groups. Participants generally preferred the regimen assigned to them, and family support contributed to adherence.
2. Five-year outcomes after single-anastomosis duodenoileal bypass (SADI) compared to biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS): a randomized clinical trial.
About the study.
The study compared outcomes five years after two surgical interventions: single-anastomosis duodenoileal bypass (SADI) and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS) in patients with a body mass index over 45 kg/m².